I got this new bike about 4 months ago ( Rodriguez Rainier ). It's considered an all-rounder, more of a relaxed geometry verses racing geometry. Reynoldl 725 tubing. Triple crank, 50-39-30. 10 speed 11-30 cassete. Tires are 700X23 When I say I adjusted this and that, it was only the stem height and seat position. I want to experiment with the handle bar height. I feel alittle to upright when i'm on the hoods. however, i feel like i'm in an agressive yet comfortable position when i'm on the drops. I can stay on the drops for a long time w/o neck of back pain. The problem with the stem height is that I can't get the handlebars off of the stem without cutting it first ( too high ) or loosening all brake and derailer cables. I'm not experienced enough to cut the fork stem ans reinstall the cables my self. When I say i'm a RECREATIONAL rider, I don't mean I'm a slug. I've been riding for 25 yrs. I'm 60 yrs old 190 lbs and loosing weight. I average about 150-200 miles per week in rolling terrain. I try and push myself on each ride. just rode about 80 miles today, no pain and felt pretty good afterwards. I do want to be the best I can be on this type of bike, ( fast centuries and better climbing ability )